WASHINGTON — Millions of Americans are expected to fly this holiday weekend, with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) expecting more than 51,000 flights on Thursday alone.
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) said it is expecting to see passenger levels we haven’t seen since before the pandemic.
“This weekend will be a test of the system,” said DOT Secretary Pete Buttigieg.
Buttigieg held a press conference on Tuesday and said airlines have made significant improvements in on-time performance over the last few months.
This follows last year’s travel nightmares that left thousands of people stranded due to cancelations and delays.
Buttigieg pointed to changes underway to try and ensure smooth travel for passengers this upcoming weekend
In New York, Buttigieg said airlines are now allowed to use larger airplanes with more seats.
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